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Can The Workers' Compensation Scheme Reform Itself?
Or Is It Too Late?
Shattered - The Documentary, a riveting and heart-wrenching four-part docuseries that follows the true story of five women who unite via social media to hold the perpetrators of systemic abuse accountable. This emotional journey of how their lives have been shattered by abuse in the workers’ compensation system in Australia will leave you in disbelief and inspire you to take action.
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Disclaimer: Please note: Shattered is a film sharing lived and living experiences of Workers Compensation. If you require clarification on any issue relating to your own claim please contact your own legal advisor or the Regulators in the State relevant to your injury claim.
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Reflect
On your how you can end the stigma and your place in changing the narrative
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Respond
By speaking out about violence against women, addressing bias and changing the narrative
Take Your Tribe
About Kathie Melocco
"Shattered" morally injured lives, follows Kathie Melocco, an Australian mother, chaplain, storyteller, writer, speaker, and emerging film director, whose personal journey through injustice transforms her into an unexpected voice for change. Kathie's story is rooted in a four-generation struggle with Workers' Compensation, beginning with her grandfather's tragic death in a 1939 quarry cave-in. This event plunged his young immigrant partner and four children into poverty, setting the stage for a century-long battle against systemic failures. After her own workplace injury plunges her into the broken Workers' Compensation system, Kathie experiences bullying, harassment, and a profound crisis of faith. Her struggle leads her to become a workplace chaplain, supporting others while grappling with her own spiritual wounds.
Connecting with five women who share similar experiences of misogyny and sexism, Kathie uncovers a disturbing truth: the system's failures are by design. This revelation challenges her beliefs but ultimately forges a stronger, more resilient faith. Emerging from her spiritual crisis, Kathie becomes both chaplain and advocate. "Shattered " is a powerful exploration of resilience, faith, and the birth of a movement for change. Through Kathie's journey of advocacy, healing, and forgiveness, the series reveals how personal tragedy can spark systemic reform and bring hope to those still trapped in the shadows of injustice.
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Environmental Analysis
Examine wider community and identify audiences and assumptions playing into existing narrative. Fact Check. Is it true?
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Strategic Storytelling
Facts tell, stories sell. As necessary correct the backstory with facts, evidence and stories.
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Show New Story
People are wired for stories. Use memes, images, metaphors and channels of communication that resonate with audience. Keep it human and authentic.
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Journey With New Story
It takes time to change a dysfunctional story. Stay the course. Measure and adjust. Build collaborative partnerships of care to embed new story.
Our Framework
We are currently fact checking a number of ambiguous and inconsistent issues that we have identified across other platforms to clarify. Accordingly, this website will be updated on a regular basis so please check back. If you have information that you would like us to consider, please use the contact page and we will be in touch. We appreciate your time.
For too long, injured workers have faced persecution and stigma simply for being hurt at work. Now, in this societal shift, we must prioritize their care. Human life cannot be replaced.
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Our Truth
"The first episode of the documentary series" Shattered tells the story of five women who connected via social media with Workplace Chaplain Kathie Melocco to fight against the economic and health abuse inflicted on thousands of injured workers. This powerful episode follows these courageous women who speak their truth as they expose how the $60 billion Workers' Compensation Scheme has failed them and their families. For decades, this Government Administered Scheme has neglected injured workers, branding them as malingerers while perpetrating mental, physical, and economic abuse rooted in outdated principles of colonialism and sexism. Join us in exploring their journey of restorative justice, healing and their demand for safer systems for all.
